Iraq's F-16 Attacks on ISIS
On Sunday, May 11, 2025, the Iraqi Air Force executed two precision airstrikes targeting ISIS hideouts in Wadi al-Shay, located within the Daquq district south of Kirkuk. According to a security source cited by Shafaq News, the operation was based on accurate intelligence identifying locations used by ISIS cells for movement and attack planning. The strikes, conducted by Iraqi F-16 fighter jets, resulted in the destruction of the identified positions, with no reported casualties among security forces or civilians. (شفق نيوز)
These airstrikes are part of a broader campaign by Iraqi forces to dismantle ISIS remnants in the region. In recent months, similar operations have been conducted in areas like the Hamrin Mountains, where Iraqi warplanes targeted ISIS cells, resulting in the elimination of several militants and the destruction of their hideouts. (rudaw.net)
Additionally, in February 2025, Iraqi Security Forces, with support from U.S. Central Command, carried out precision airstrikes near Kirkuk, killing two ISIS operatives. These coordinated efforts underscore Iraq's commitment to eradicating ISIS threats and ensuring regional stability (U.S. Central Command)
